Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z vs TTArtisan 56mm f/1.8
Both are Sony E prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 0.8 m
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9
Pick the TTArtisan 56mm f/1.8 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
12 differences| Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z | TTArtisan 56mm f/1.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
TTArtisan
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.2
1⅓ stops faster
|
f/1.8
|
| Weight |
570 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
91.7 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
78.4 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
closer
|
0.8 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.13×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
11
more blades
|
9
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 8 groups
|
10 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
HyperVCM
|
STM
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 56mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z
A 56mm f/1.2 fast standard prime lens, the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z is designed for Sony E mount bodies. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Our notes
TTArtisan 56mm f/1.8
TTArtisan 56mm f/1.8: a fast standard prime lens with a 56mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Sony E mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
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